The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-03
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY GOSSIP.
Things Talked About in Society.


Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Hanna and Mrs. joseph
Moore and daughter Deborah We're very hand
somely entertained at dinner party in London.
England given by Mrs Nellie Bells Mcmillan,
q former resident of this city.
The story is told of fashionable young lady
of this city who went to visit family in ono of
the large eastern cities, who lived luxuriously.
On the night Of her arrival she was shown to the
guests room, which was elegantly furnished the
brass bedstead having the most elaborate
satin cover. After duly ensconcing herself
she thought satin was what collins were lined
with, and the idea made her so nervous she
arose and sat up in chair all night She en-
tirely lost sight of the WEAKNESS consequent
from the long journey. nor stopped to enjoy the
thought Of resting among such richness That
one idea having seized her, all comfort was
forgotten.
If the crazy tea to be given Tuesday night by
the ladies of Meridian-stree NJ. E. Church. is
all the arrangements therefor are said to be,
then it will certainly be a great Improvement on
some of the ones. Supper will be ready
at 6. and the bill of fare is excellent; but
it will be served in way not down in any known
authority on table etiquette The costumes OF
the walters cannot be found at the leading
distes at any fashionable clothing honse.
They have been manufactured expressly for this
occasion. Inc DECORATIONS Will DOT cost as much
2 as the State-house draperies, nor arc they like
them, and the patterns by which they TO be
constructed will be destroyed If anyone thinks
the walters crazy, one thing is certain they
will be when the cooking is done.
The fee at the door entities the
payee to supper and the privilege
OF enjoying everything else to the utmost.
Among the vanities which may be bought. how
ever, are candy and popcorn prepared by the
prettiest young ladies in she meetin. There
will also be some novelties brought from. New
York expressly for this occasion. Among them
eggs in SO many shapes that il would indeed be
wise hen that would know her own child.
Easter flowers, cards and favors, and many new
features which have to be seen to be appreciated
are to be among further attractions.
This is Palm Sunday, and in Catholic
churches branches are blessed by the bishop
or priest and carried home by the members
to be kept until next Palm Sunday, when the
old piece is replaced by fresh one.
At recent progressive euchre party the
hostess presented each guest with small favor,
and the game was not played for prizes.
One or the most enjoyable entertainments of
the past week was the conversational given By
Mr.. and Mrs. t. c. Day, on Tuesday evening.
The topic was IAN evening with Raphael and
Michael Angelo in which Prof. j. H. Smart,
president of Purdue College. led. He gave a
brief and comprehensive talk about the
two masters, review of their youth
until they finally met in Rome, and
were rivals in the world of art Raphael was
painter and poet. while Angelo exceled in all he
undertook painter, sculptor architect and
poet. About two hundred pictures of their
works were shown. The prelude to the talk was
musical. in which Mrs. Lynn, Miss Mckenzie
and Miss Stowell took part, each receiving from
the hostess beautiful bouquet of flowers. The
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Afterward refreshments were served and the
pictures were discussed
The "Our Social" Club which has been in ex-
istence for several years, celebrated its ami
versary Thursday, the regular day for meet
ing Miss Mollie Rosenthal entertained the
twenty young lady members. in the afternoon.
with dancing party. which thoroughly en-
ioyable. At 6 an elaborate supper was served,
and in the evening all attended the Abbott III
Trcvatore' performance, at the Grand Opera
house, chaperoned by Mrs Kaufman, where
they occupied stalls. The club is composed OF
the leading young ladies in Hebrew society. and
they arc handsome set. The work accom-
plished by them is of a charitable nature the
anniversary being their one social indulgence.
The next meeting will be held witt, Misses Flor
ence and Lille Bamberger, on North Alabama
street.
A pretty Easter gift is throw of boiling cloth.
painted with small, dainty lunches of buttercups.
1t is tied in the center with loops of yellow rib
bon and "a bunch of artificial buttercups are
placed in the knot. Dagonaliy across one COR
ner in gilt is the word Easter and the date.
Mrs. Thomas Morris is Of our amateur
carvers in wood who is doing some beautiful
work. She has recently finished large picture
frame The upper and lower pieces are in
clematis design and the sides ere in balloon-vine
design. The former is in bold relief and the
latter is fine and graceful Two panels repre-
sect fruits and are for dining-room decoration.